A strange Way to Promote Freedom? debt, death and disaster?

Question

L.Rockwell
Many people around the world, actually most people, have been convinced for some time that the US is being run by a power-mad lunatic. The video of the Saddam killing, which crystallized the extent to which extremist Shiites have taken over the country, has galvanized millions and confirmed the worst suspicions about what is going on in Iraq.
How can anyone doubt it when the pre-occupation president is lynched by an angry mob shouting "Go to Hell" along with the name Muqtada al-Sadr, the radical cleric? Theocracy in Iraq, here we come, courtesy of US taxpayers. The US enabled not freedom but a coup by crazies.
Every stated ambition of the US has been turned on its head. Instead of democracy, Iraq gets military domination prior to Islamic dictatorship. Instead of punishing and thereby discouraging terrorism, the Iraq calamity has radicalized a generation. Instead of bringing peace and freedom, the US has brought instability, bloodshed, and unending upheaval.
Even if you believe that Bush was only pursuing a personal vendetta against Saddam, the US has managed to do what would have been unthinkable five years ago: made Saddam a folk hero for those looking for martyrdom in the jihad. Whereas many in the Islamic world once loathed his secularism, Bush's bumbling show trial and lynching have turned Saddam into an icon.
Among those undecided about Bush's war, his speech on the evening of his "surge" of 20,000 more troops probably solidified their opinion.
Consider his statement toward the end:
In the long run, the most realistic way to protect the American people is to provide a hopeful alternative to the hateful ideology of the enemy – by advancing liberty across a troubled region. It is in the interests of the United States to stand with the brave men and women who are risking their lives to claim their freedom and help them as they work to raise up just and hopeful societies across the Middle East.
In general, it sounds fine, more or less. So how precisely does Bush plan to advance this "liberty"? Why, by continued military occupation, threats, violence, martial law, and death, this time without caution or wincing.
In earlier operations, Iraqi and American forces cleared many neighborhoods of terrorists and insurgents – but when our forces moved on to other targets, the killers returned. This time, we will have the force levels we need to hold the areas that have been cleared. In earlier operations, political and sectarian interference prevented Iraqi and American forces from going into neighborhoods that are home to those fueling the sectarian violence. This time, Iraqi and American forces will have a green light to enter these neighborhoods...
He treats the problem in Iraq as if it were akin to pest control. Mow down the opposition and, mutatis mutandis, once and for all the opposition is gone. All who remain will be lovers of Bush-style freedom, which seems eerily like the freedom that we've been told that Saddam once guaranteed. That is to say, so long as you agree with those in charge, you are left alone (unless a mistake occurs). But if you object, your only choice is to kill or be killed.
Apparently there is nothing force cannot accomplish. No one can be shocked that Bush has chosen the path of more force, even to the absurd lengths that he took it during his speech equating obedience with freedom. This is the path he set out on after 9-11 – an unrelated event which he again dragged into the Iraq equation – and the path he has stayed on ever since.
He knows no other way. Teaching Bush about subtleties such as diplomacy and trade is like telling a box turtle to write a novel. It is just not part of his intellectual equipment. Bush knows how to order people to bomb things, so order he does.
And yet the whole history of the world teaches that force has its limits, though you can always count on one great ruler in every age to ignore that lesson. Growing up, we were taught to sneer at Soviet leaders and third-world despots who believed that force alone could shape their world. Now we see our own US president fall prey to that delusion, not only in politics but also in economics.
The day of the speech, an email sent to Republican leaders showed up in my inbox. It goes into more detail about Bush's plan, which has nothing to do with existing reality. But someone at the White House typed this, and there are probably a few who even believe it.
Particularly intriguing are the sections on economics. For those who understand the failure of socialism and other centrally planned government projects, the memo is a very bad joke. But it does reveal the extent of the hubris of the White House.
According to the Bush plan, Iraq is being told to "deliver economic resources and provide essential services to all areas and communities."
Well, such a plan has been tried before, in places such as Russia and today in Venezuela. Thank goodness the US government doesn’t try this at home. You know exactly what you would get if the government attempted to provide all resources and services. The whole country would look like a military base, public school, post office, and urban housing project rolled into one.
If that's not enough, Iraq is also being told to "capitalize and execute jobs-producing programs," "match U.S. efforts to create jobs with longer term sustainable Iraqi programs," and "focus more economic effort on relatively secure areas as a magnet for employment and growth." Oh and the US will "help" through "greater integration of economic strategy with military effort."
At what point will the Bush administration wake up and realize that its effort is unworkable, that the costs are ghastly, that the best strategy is quick exit, three years ago? Well, the truth is that many people do realize this. The problem is that there is a huge machine running full speed and it is benefiting too many people. Tens of billions, hundreds of billions, are landing in the pockets of well-connected elites, and they want to keep the party going as long as possible.
For those who are disgusted and demoralized by this administration's failure to think and act rationally, consider that the history books have already been written. Bush is wildly unpopular here and abroad. There is not a living soul who is willing to call the Iraq war a success. At the end of the day, all that he will leave is debt, death, and disaster. This is indisputable.

Answer 1

Zzzzzzzz...huh? Wha? Did you say something?

Answer 2

Ok, I read several questions within your question...but it seems they all boil down to the last one..."When is this administration going to wake up and realize they are wrong?" I think the answer is: It won't happen...look, I was born and raised in Texas...Love the place, the gutsy people and the history, I will always be loyal to Texas and a true patriot, so in 2000, I was very happy to see a Texan running for president at the time, however, after hearing him say one thing and seeing him do another since his election and re-election, I realize he was no better than the counterparts running against him in a lot of ways...the Saddam facade was merely (IMO) an extension of the beef his father (The New World Order promoter) had with that leader in the Persian Gulf War...George W., intended to finish the job his dad couldn't accomplish...not that Saddam was a good guy, by any means, but that is beside the point for the purposes of the war we were lead to believe was a part of Saddam's doing...he was not a direct threat to the US...we could have made a real effort to capture Bin Laden instead, and been far ahead

However, what IS a direct threat, which the Bush administration refuses to address, is the illegal immigrants flooding across our borders and demanding rights, when they should be jailed and deported...THAT situation is a travesty and is totally out of hand...(not to mention what he allows or better yet, orders to happen to border agents who try to uphold the law) we could get a grip on the problem that plagues us, but the powers that be, have some pact with the mexican govt that they can't or won't break...I would sure like to know why, with just a phone call from Vincente Fox to Bush's office, bammo! Our border agents are framed by a drug dealer and imprisoned...that tells me the people are corrupt no matter what level of govt they stand in...I'm sure on the lower levels, it is about money and/or power...and on a higher level, it is a part of further ushering in the collapse of the US, so as to pave the way for the New World Order...again, money, power and greed (look up Aaron Russo's website "America...Freedom to Fascism")...

Bush has destroyed many of our freedoms in this country and I think a lot of good patriotic citizens never even noticed what he has done...he brought forth the 365 page "Patriot Act" with haste in the aftermath of 9/11...very sneaky! That took away a lot of our rights...there were people on both sides of the fence against that one...He also recently signed away our right to habeus corpus through an executive order and not many people even noticed when he did it...it certainly did not make front page news....At first, when his actions did not follow along the lines of a true patriotic American, I thought Bush was just naive, or that his heart was in the right place (because his words sounded right) but he must have been confused as to what to do, but now I have to say, I am ashamed that he is from Texas...he has proven to me beyond the shadow of a doubt, that his words are empty, he is not loyal to the US Constitution, which I believe to be a document inspired by God, he made war with Saddam on a personal vendetta, using 9/11 to justify it...I think a better question would be...when are the true patriots in this country who honor the Constitution, going to wake up and realize we have no one in office, nor anyone in any party anymore who can actually win an election, who represents someone our Founding Fathers would be proud to stand behind...If you ask me, I think the two parties have become 1 snake with 2 heads...and many good people in both parties are beginning to see it...and it will be to our demise soon...

Answer 3

strange promote freedom debt death disaster

Answer 4

going to Iraq was a very personal issue with Bush, he never forgot what Saddam said about Bush Senior.

So the rest was only excuse, and so call his advisor's, all of them saw a very big opportunity to make a profit. Except Collen Power.

Answer 5

The person that wrote this question knows nothing about the defense of this nation. In fact, he or she has essentially no knowledge of world governments and their people. The president thought that he would be dealing with civilized people. Instead, he is trying to give a democracy to animals.

Answer 6

Don't you know, you can't reason with hate? The brainwashed lunatics who want to kill you will not get into a group hug with you and they are not looking for a more hopeful future. They are strictly looking to wipe out all nonmuslims and also any muslims they disagree with. Please think...

Answer 7

Well, are you through with your rant now? I(and a lot of others) don't care whether you hate bush or not. If you don't like him so much, why don't you do something about it? Stop complaining to us and wasting your time.

Answer 8

Just curious how you and your type always seem to be able to by pass the Yahoo character limit, everyone else post need to short and to the point but these propaganda post seem to be limitless.

Answer 9

This is a Question? That sounded like a political speach!

Answer 10

No,Bush has done everything wrong.His PNAC administration got their way and the world pays.

Answer 11

Now I see why your name is spelled small g, it fits you. the small part.